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(WASHINGTON) –Tariffs Hurt
the Heartland, the nationwide campaign against tariffs supported by American
manufacturers, retailers, technology and agriculture organizations, released
the following statement today after the President’s comments that tariffs will
stay in place for a substantial period of time.

WASHINGTON – As the trade war drags on, new data shows
that tariffs are a growing drag on U.S. businesses and the economy. The price
tag for the trade war has now reached more
than $20 billion with American consumers – not other countries –
bearing the bulk of that cost. While that number alone is far too high, it
doesn’t include the cost of retaliatory tariffs that are causing exports to
plummet, or the price of programs that are paying our farmers for the losses
they have incurred, or the tariffs’ ripple effects on the broader U.S. economy.
It also doesn’t include the cost of uncertainty the trade war has created that
is preventing American businesses from being able to plan for the future,
invest and grow

When compared to 2017 levels, American businesses and consumers have paid nearly $13 billion more because of tariffs the administration has put in place

New data released on same day as 10-year deficit high shows that trade war is failing by every measure

(WASHINGTON) – Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nationwide campaign
against recent tariffs on American businesses, farmers and consumers, today
released year-end 2018 data showing that Americans paid $12.8 billion in
additional tariffs last year due to tariff actions taken by the administration.
The data, compiled by Trade Partnership, is the first look at the overall
damage done in 2018 by the trade war and the sharp rise in tariffs Americans
are paying. The data release comes on the same day that the 2018 trade deficit
reached a 10-year high of $621 billion. Reducing the trade deficit has been
used by the current administration as justification for recent tariffs.

Impacts Discussed at Town Hall with Florida Manufacturers, Brewers, Business Owners

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Florida manufacturers, brewers and business owners joined Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nationwide nonpartisan campaign against tariffs, at a town hall to unveil new economic data detailing the impact of tariffs on Florida’s economy. The data, compiled by the Trade Partnership, shows that tariffs cost Florida businesses almost $92 million in November 2018 alone, more than eight times the tariffs paid on those same products last year.

“At least 11,000 Texas farmers believe they have suffered because of tariffs and trade disputes erupting amid President Donald Trump’s get-tough stance with China, which buys about half the cotton grown statewide, according to the Waco-based Texas Farm Bureau and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” … “Texas Farm Bureau spokesman Gene Hall said farmers and ranchers have mixed feelings about the Trump administration, tariffs and the best approach to dealing with China.” … “‘A trade war could not have come at a worst possible time. It is being felt most acutely in the Midwest, but we’re having problems here, too. These market assistance payments are helpful, but no one considers them a long-term solution.”

(WASHINGTON) – Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, the nationwide campaign opposing tariffs supported by over 150 trade associations from every industry, today sent a letter to the House Ways and Means Committee along with over 500 stories of how tariffs are hurting Americans ahead of United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s scheduled testimony before the committee next week. The stories, which the campaign has been collecting since the start of the trade war, come from congressional districts and states in every corner of the country and reinforce that fact that Americans, not foreign countries, are paying the price for tariffs.

(WASHINGTON) –Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, the nationwide campaign against tariffs supported by American manufacturers, retailers, technology and agriculture organizations released the following statement today after the President announced the March 1 tariff increase deadline would be extended.

(Washington) – Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, the nationwide campaign against tariffs supported by American manufacturers, retailers, technology, and agriculture organizations released the following statement today after the Commerce Department sent the White House the outcome of their 232 investigation on auto and auto parts imports. Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, in conjunction with the Trade Partnership, released a study this month that quantifies the economic damage auto 232 tariffs and other tariff escalations would cause to the American economy. Read that study HERE.

As President claims that billions are flowing into Treasury from tariffs, new data shows it is coming from American companies

Monthly steel imports rise despite $246 million in added tariffs

WASHINGTON– Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nationwide campaign against recent tariffs on American businesses, farmers and consumers, today released new data that shows American businesses paid an additional $2.7 billion in tariffs in November 2018 — the most recent month data is available from the U.S. Census Bureau due to the government shutdown. This figure reflects the additional tariffs levied because of the administration’s actions and represents a $2.7 billion tax increase and a massive year-over-year increase from $375 million in tariffs on the same products in November 2017. The historic tax increases come despite overall imports being slightly lower. The data, compiled by Trade Partnership, also shows that U.S. export growth hit its lowest level of 2018 in November, thanks in part to a 37 percent decline in exports of products facing retaliatory tariffs.

(Washington, D.C.) –Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, the bipartisan campaign representing over 150 trade associations from across industries, today released the following statement on two recent bipartisan bills that would curtail executive authority to unilaterally impose Section 232 tariffs.

(Washington, D.C.) – Tariffs Hurt the Heartland spokesman and
former Congressman Charles Boustany released the following statement on
tonight’s State of the
Union Address. In the address, the
President called for additional authority to impose tariffs, including passage
of the Reciprocal Trade Act. The President also updated
Congress on progress in negotiations with China. If the U.S.
and China fail to reach an agreement by March 1st the Trump
Administration has said it will increase tariffs on $200 billion in imports to
25%.

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, following the second round of talks between U.S. and Chinese negotiators on a deal to de-escalate the trade war, Tariffs Hurt the Heartland spokesman and former Congressman Charles Boustany issued the following statement. Tariffs Hurt the Heartland is a nationwide, grassroots campaign composed of over 150 trade associations from across industries.

South Carolina businesses have now paid an extra $126 million thanks to Trump tariffs

Most recent monthly data shows South Carolina businesses have paid $58 million in tariffs on products subject to new Trump tariffs; more than 7 times what was paid on the same products the previous year

Tariffs have a direct impact on South Carolina: In October, South Carolina exports subject to retaliation dropped

New Tariffs Hurt the Heartland ad tells the story of how tariffs have caused a Pittsburgh based non-profit called “Cribs for Kids” to reduce the amount of cribs they provide to low-income moms across the country

Cribs for Kids Executive Director Judith Bannon: “We never thought tariffs would affect us, but they do. President Trump says that China is paying these tariffs, but I see the cost on my invoices.”

WASHINGTON – Officials
from the United States and China are meeting this week for a second round of
negotiations as they work toward a deal to end the trade war. The dispute
between the two countries has lasted for months and its developments have
created turmoil and uncertainty for the stock market. Everyday Americans watch
their 401(k) plans tumble when leaders indicate the trade war will continue to
drag on. As tariffs continue to hurt American businesses, workers, and
families, the message from the markets is clear: the trade war needs to end
before things get even worse.

Tariffs have a direct impact on Southeast Texas: Port of Houston exports subject to retaliatory tariffs are down 47 percent in most recent month; exports not subject to retaliation rose 34 percent

(St. Martin Parish, LA) – Today, Tariffs
Hurt the Heartland released a new video featuring a Lousiana soybean farmer who
was forced to leave his crop rotting in the field as a result of the trade war.
Due to the administration’s tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese products, soybean
farmers in Louisiana and beyond are suffering the effects of China’s
retaliatory tariffs on American exports.

Former Republican Louisiana
Representative and Tariffs Hurt the Heartland Spokesman Charles Boustany reacts
to President’s speech to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau
Convention in New Orleans

(New Orleans, LA) – Today, former Louisiana Congressman and
Tariffs Hurt the Heartland spokesman Charles Boustany (R, LA-03) released the
following statement from New Orleans on the President’s speech to the Farm
Bureau’s annual convention. Tariffs Hurt the Heartland is a bipartisan,
multi-industry campaign against the tariffs that is backed by over 150 trade
organizations and ag commodity groups. For more information visit tariffshurt.com

Harrisburg, PA – Record-high tariffs are hitting Pennsylvania hard, according to new data released yesterday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland and compiled by The Trade Partnership. The data includes the first look at the full weight of tariffs that have been imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports and the resulting retaliatory actions taken against American exports. In October 2018 (the most recent month available), Pennsylvania businesses paid $95 million in tariffs on products subject to Trump administration tariffs – more than nine times the amount paid in tariffs on the same products a year ago. Since new tariffs were imposed, Pennsylvania businesses have paid an extra $271 million in import tariffs.

Most recent monthly data shows Louisiana businesses paid $19 million in tariffs on products subject to new Trump tariffs during October; more than eight times what was paid on the same products last year

Louisiana businesses have now paid an extra $85 million in import tariffs

Louisiana exports are also paying the price for trade war, as local farmers and manufacturers have faced $39 million in new retaliatory tariffs on goods exported out of the state

(LAFAYETTE, LA) – A group of representatives from Louisiana’s business and manufacturing community joined Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nationwide grassroots campaign against tariffs, at a town hall today to reveal new economic data detailing the impact of tariffs on the state’s economy. The townhall was moderated by former Louisiana Congressman Dr. Charles Boustany, who now serves as a spokesman for the grassroots campaign.

U.S. businesses paid $6.2 billion in tariffs in October including $2.8 billion in new tariffs on products that have been targeted by the Trump Administration

Data shows that tariffs have failed to achieve any stated Administration goals: US imports subject to new tariffs declined by just 0.6% in October, while US exports subject to retaliation fell 37%; Businesses are still importing goods while paying higher taxes, exports are falling, trade deficit is growing

(Washington, D.C.) – New data released today by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland and compiled by The Trade Partnership from monthly U.S. government data shows an unprecedented increase in import tariffs and falling U.S. exports due to new tariffs and international retaliation. The data, which is drawn from U.S. Census statistics on tariffs, includes the first look at the full weight of tariffs that have been imposed on $200 billion in Chinese imports and the impacts of retaliation from that action. The data shows that the $6.2 billion in tariffs paid by U.S.businesses in October 2018 is the highest monthly amount in U.S. history. It is also more than double what businesses paid in tariffs in October last year.